Fall brides, what are you doing . . .?

for flowers? I originally wanted Gerbera Daisies, but I have heard so much about them wilting that now I'm not sure. My wedding is in a couple of weeks and have to meet with the florist on Monday to make the final decision. I am having fall colored roses for the men, parents and grandparents and wanted to have daisies for the girls and myself. Do you think it would look too plain with all roses, berries %26amp; leaves? Thanks in advance.
Fall brides, what are you doing . . .?
The corsages and boutineers are roses-cream for the MOB, MOG, and groomsman, and a rusty orange for the groom.

My bouquet and the bridesmaids are all the same, theirs are just smaller than mine. We are using an array of flowers-roses, lilies, fresh cut herbs, ivy, and any other fall flowers my florist can find. I worked with her for a few years and she does gorgeous work, so I gave her the few specifics that I wanted and am leaving the rest to her. We are just going with fall colors, no particular one color. If you have any other questions, feel free to e-mail me. =) Congratulations on your upcoming wedding and marriage!



I would stick to just roses for the boutineers and the corsages. It's so tough, especially for the mothers, because you don't want anything to clash. Off white/ivory would be fine. Perhaps you could do roses and mums in your bouquet to tie into your centerpieces? Here's a few of those links I told you about.



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Reply:I attended a July wedding in Mississippi (Hot) where the bridesmaids carried 2 long stemmed pink Gerbera daisies and the groomsmen wore one daisy on their lapel. I actually pinned most of them on. They held up throughout the wedding (pinned on about 30 minutes before for pictures). Afterwards during the reception with jackets coming off and people eating, they began to lose petals, but they had done their job by then. It was beautiful during the ceremony.



I would think for you to have a bouquet of white mums, berries, roses and daisies as the focal points would be absolutely beautiful. Your girls carrying just daisies is simple, elegant and cute. NOT CHEAP! It should be what you want, and I think it will be great! Just don't pass them out until you literally walk over to take pictures or just before the ceremony. Have fun, don't worry %26amp; be happy!

Another accent idea, but prickly- use clippings off of an American Holly tree. Also a mistletoe hanging from arbor, doorway or alter is a great conversation piece!
Reply:Wait, you are getting roses for the men and corsages, but daisies for the maids and yourself? Talk about looking cheap and odd!! Usually the flowers used for the men and the corsages relate back to the main flowers of the bridal party bouquets. If you are having daisies so should they, and no they do not make a good long lasting corsage or boutonniere because of the lack of water to them, they will wilt. If you are using roses for them then you should have roses in your bouquet as well. You could combine the daisies and roses, or add Peruvian lillies or mini callas or even fall mums with the roses.
Reply:What about chrysanthemums? They hold up really well and they come in great fall colors.



I think that I would probably make the bride's and bridesmaid's bouquets a mix of roses and mums, then use rose boutonnieres for the men. You could even mix some gerber daisies in with the bouquets, and even if they wilt a little, you'd have lots of other flowers to keep the bouquets looking fresh. The main thing is that whatever flower you use for boutonnieres, you should also have some of them in the bouquets so that they are coordinated.
Reply:I'm not engaged or anything but I've always dreamed of having a fall wedding when I do get married. I wanted to go with something a little different for my fall theme. I plan on having orange lilies and dark red roses for my flowers BUT I'm also going to add a few fall leaves into the bouquets. Not so many that it'll look like me and my bridesmaids will be carrying a handful of leaves, but enough to give it that autumn touch.



Good luck! ?
Reply:I′m in the same boat. Maybe when you go to the florist they will wip out a few flowers you never knew were in season.

I never heard anything before about the gerberas so i am a little concerned but i have been at weddings before with them and they never showed to wilted in any noticable way.

I think go for the gerberas. the day will be over before you know it. Or go out and buy some now and watch their shelf life in person.

gd luck and i wish you all the best